Google will let you edit sent messages - but with conditions

Google has launched a feature for editing sent messages in the Google Messages app, but with limitations: a 15-minute window, support only for RCS chats, issues with iPhone users, and an edit history visible to the recipient.

Google has launched a long-awaited feature for editing sent messages in the Google Messages app, but it comes with significant limitations. The feature works only in chats based on the RCS protocol, with both parties required to have the service enabled. The editing window is limited to 15 minutes from the time of sending. For iPhone users, the edited message is sent as a separate new message marked with an asterisk, and the original remains visible. Additionally, the feature is not supported in the web version. Even on Android devices, the edit history remains visible to the recipient upon long-pressing the message. The article notes that the feature is suitable for correcting minor typos but does not allow completely deleting a message.